National Park Service funds preservation of historic Ben Moore Hotel in Montgomery
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What happened
The National Park Service awarded Montgomery $800,000 to support the preservation of the Ben Moore Hotel. The funding is provided through two grants: $740,000 for the first phase of rehabilitation and $50,000 for the National Register nomination and oral history research. The hotel, which opened in 1951, was the first in the city built specifically to serve Black Americans.
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Why it matters
The grant supports the preservation of a landmark connected to the African American Civil Rights Movement. This investment in a historic property could support local tourism and related business revenue in Montgomery.
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Who's involved
- MontgomeryCity receiving the grant for the preservation of the historic Ben Moore Hotel.
- National Park ServiceFederal agency providing the grant for landmark preservation.
- Civil Rights MovementHistorical context for the Ben Moore Hotel's significance.
Possible ripples
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NPS provides funding for landmark preservation in Montgomery.1 source
NPS provides funding to Montgomery, linking a local hotel to Civil Rights history.1 source
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The entities involved
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Montgomery
city in and county seat of Montgomery County, and capital of the State of Alabama, United States
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National Park Service
United States federal agency
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Civil Rights Movement
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